Jayson Molumby in line for West Brom recall as Morrison gets reaction | OneFootball

Jayson Molumby is in line for a West Brom recall against Burnley after impressing off the bench in the 2-1 win at Norwich. According to ExpressAndStar.com, James Morrison said his decision to challenge the 27-year-old brought the response he wanted.

Molumby was omitted on opening day, with Felix Horn Myhre and Harry Whitwell preferred. Albion launch their home campaign at The Hawthorns on Sunday, and at least one change is certain with Aune Heggebo banned for handball at Carrow Road.

Morrison stressed he wants competition and for players to prove they deserve selection, and felt Molumby underlined his case when introduced. Ousmane Diakite also impressed in Norfolk.

The midfield has been refreshed with Horn Myhre and Rabby Nzingoula, and work continues in pursuit of Manchester United’s Toby Collyer, who spent the first half of last season at The Hawthorns. Albion lost captain Alex Mowatt to Derby on the eve of kick-off last weekend.

Nzingoula made a positive debut from the bench alongside Molumby. Molumby, Horn Myhre, Nzingoula and Diakite are vying for two central midfield spots, with Collyer a likely addition to those options.

At centre-back, new captain George Campbell and Nat Phillips have started ahead of Chris Mepham and Krystian Bielik, both 28. Campbell and Phillips were pivotal at Norwich and now face Burnley under new boss Nicky Hayen, appointed to succeed Scott Parker. Burnley began with a 2-2 draw against fellow relegated West Ham, fighting back late to equalise and were the better team. Albion are assessing knocks from Carrow Road.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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